UI/UX Designer Salary in Cork, Munster

Cork hosts tech multinationals and a growing startup scene, influencing UI/UX salaries. The cost of living remains below Dublin. Pharmaceutical, financial, and software sectors are present locally.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€30,000 to €37,000

Average (per year)

€33,500

Cork's employers include multinational tech companies, financial services, and digital agencies that hire fresh graduates.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€37,000 to €48,000

Average (per year)

€42,500

Mid-level designers in Cork work for pharmaceutical, ICT, and SaaS employers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€48,000 to €65,000

Average (per year)

€56,500

Senior UI/UX designers in Cork work on projects for global firms and lead teams in digital consultancies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€65,000+

Principal-level experts in Cork advise large tech companies or manage digital transformation.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

€22 - €32

per hour

Mid-level

€32 - €48

per hour

Senior

€48 - €70

per hour